Following a 17-14 (11-11) year in his third season at Pratt Community College, head women's basketball coach John Ishee was named a finalist for the 2020 United States Marine Corps/Women's Basketball Coaches Association Two-Year College National Coach Of The Year. Ishee was among the five coaches selected as candidates for the award, chosen by a committee of coaches. 

Earlier today, Ishee tweeted his reaction in regards to his nomination. 

I am Honored, Humbled, taken aback. Surprised and Thankful to the WBCA for being selected as a Finalist for National Coach of the Year! All glory to Jesus and credit to the people of Pratt, my Asst. Brian Koller , most importantly our players, Thank You #BeaverBeliever pic.twitter.com/OAAsqz7d3A

— JOHN ISHEE (@ISHSWISH) March 12, 2020

In his three full seasons leading Pratt women's basketball, Ishee has compiled a 40-51 record, though the Beavers are 37-25 over the past two seasons as the Mississippi native has put his stamp on the program.